Sitting too close to the TV damages your eyes.
Category: health · Difficulty: easy
The claim as people say it
"Sitting too close to the TV damages your eyes."
Common search: "does sitting close to the tv hurt your eyes" · evergreen myth
What the evidence shows
It causes temporary eye strain at most; no permanent damage. Kids sit close because they can focus closer.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it true that sitting too close to the TV damages your eyes?
Contradicted. It causes temporary eye strain at most; no permanent damage. Kids sit close because they can focus closer.
Why do people search for this?
People commonly search "does sitting close to the tv hurt your eyes". Verfiai lists it as: evergreen myth.
How was this verdict reached?
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